Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Circle the correct letter AND
write key words next to each item.
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Under the Articles of Confederation, the plan for the central government did
NOT include this feature _______________
A | an executive branch. | C | a unicameral Congress. | B | one vote per
state. | D | one delegate from
each state. |
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According to the Articles of Confederation, this was the main purpose of
Congress.
A | interrupting laws | C | enforcing laws | B | unifying the executive
branch | D | foreign affairs and
defense |
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According to the Articles of Confederation, Congress had this power.
A | to enforce the national courts | C | to levy and collect
taxes | B | to enter into treaties | D | to regulate trade |
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Shays's Rebellion was caused by this problem.
A | government interference | C | the Northwest Ordinance | B | control of
passports | D | economic
depression |
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This event caused many Americans to agree that a strong national government was
necessary.
A | the Philadelphia convention | C | Shays's
Rebellion | B | the Northwest Ordinance | D | the Annapolis Convention |
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When the colonies declared independence from Great Britain,
each colony established itself as an independent, sovereign nation called a state. Like
Pennsylvania, 10 of the 13 states established constitutions as frameworks for their
governments. The states also established a central government under the Articles of
Confederation. Which powers were delegated to the central government of the United States and
which were reserved for the states?
Decide if the power listed below is held by the individual states or by the
national government. For example, States enforce state laws and control their own state
militia. The National government establishes the post office and can decide some disputes
between the states.
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Make war and peace with other nations
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Supply troops to the army
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Enforce laws passed by Congress
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Borrow money for national government expenses
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Pay the expenses of the national government
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Regulate Indian affairs
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Appoint officers to lead the national army and navy
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Regulate international trade and commerce
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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Collect (raise) taxes from the citizens
A | Sovereign States | B | Central
Government under the Articles of Confederation |
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What made the Articles of Confederation so weak that they could no longer hold
our nation together in times of peace? (4 points)
1. Describe 1 weakness.
2. Explain why the distribution of powers above between the the states and the national
government caused this weakness.
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